Macron says French PM to announce 'strong measures' as protests threaten fresh unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his Prime Minister will announce strong measures to address ongoing protests. He emphasized the need for the government to respond to the legitimate demands of protesters. Meanwhile, Interior Minister m...
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Marseille: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that his Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will announce "strong measures" to assuage protests in the country, while noting that next weekend could nevertheless bring the risk of more unrest.
"I have also asked the government to respond to the legitimate demands that lie at the root of this social movement," he told reporters in Marseille on Monday.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference on Monday after meeting with unions of high school students.
Macron repeated what Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said earlier on Monday, namely that more protests are expected next Saturday.
"I have also asked the government to respond to the legitimate demands that lie at the root of this social movement," he told reporters in Marseille on Monday.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference on Monday after meeting with unions of high school students.
Macron repeated what Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said earlier on Monday, namely that more protests are expected next Saturday.
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